Security Features in AWS
As a cloud pentester, the likelihood of being asked to pentest AWS applications and services is very high. AWS has played a central role in the cloud computing boom of the past 20 years. So, in this chapter, I’ll introduce you to AWS. You’ll learn about the most popular AWS services, applications, and features and why they’re used. We’ll also talk about AWS’s SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS features, and explore Amazon’s own AWS security tools and third-party security tools.
In this chapter, we’ll cover the following topics:
- Introduction to AWS
- Frequently used AWS SaaS features
- AWS IaaS features
- AWS PaaS features
- AWS security controls and tools
Let’s get started!